Project/Program Engineer - New Grad

· Strong team building skills

· Fluency in project management and planning, risk assessment and resolution

· Strong communication skills, written, verbal and in formal presentations

· Ability to balance multiple priorities within the framework of timelines and budget objectives.

· Demonstrated skills in PC applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Visio and project planning software

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and analytics-based scenario modelling

We’re looking for a highly motivated and talented individual for a program management role supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and strategic projects for the Routing and Switching Portfolio (RSP). The role will be responsible for supporting the RSP design team to meet required deliverables for NPI, and the successful transition of products to full production ramp, while meeting yield targets and forecasted volumes. You will also support strategic projects to include the qualification of new suppliers and factory locations, as well as product re-spins and phase-in, phase-out transitions. You will also interact with Product Line Managers (PLM), R&D, supply chain colleagues and suppliers to manage products throughout their lifecycles. You will work with the leadership, co-workers, and cross functional teams to develop strategies, proposals, process documents, integrated plans and schedules to meet project objectives.

· Develops and tracks metrics related to supplier performance and Ciena customer deliverables.

· Key interface with R&D and supplier to ensure NPI build plans are created and updated on an on-going basis for assigned products.

· Ensure all key resources from the Ciena supply chain team and supplier, including materials management, procurement, product engineering, test engineering, quality and design are assigned and provide the required support to meet project deliverables.

· Works with PLM to ensure forecast for new products are implemented as part of every product launch to ensure material drive and capacity planning supports future customer demand.